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The Top 5 Best Translation Apps for Language Learners

It is a mobile world! In fact more and more people cannot live without their cellphones near their side and this is for a good reason. Apps are important tools for us in our everyday on-the-go lives. So it is no wonder why more and more people are turning towards language learning and translation apps to help facilitate their language learning journey.

Why use a translation app?

First you must know that our team at Vivalanga believe that the best way to learn a language is not to actually translate it word for word as it can prevent you from actuallylearning a language effectively. So you must ask yourself why do you need a translation app?

Are you reading an article/book and stumbled upon a word that you don’t know? Are you watching TV series in your target language?

Are you looking to increase your everyday vocabulary? Are you participating in a language exchange ?

Are you traveling to another country? Do you need to become fluent?

These questions are important as translation app can be a useful tool to help you on your next trip to Rome but maybe not so useful during a conversation with a native speaker as it can break up the rhythm of the conversation.

The Top 5 Best Translation Apps for Language Learners

So what are some of the best translation apps out there ? In this article we break down our 5 favorite translations app.

Google Translate

Cost: Free

Languages: 100

Usability: Easy

Perks: Take photos of signs and have the text translated instantly, Download phrases, Offline service

iHandy

Understand Why You Need a Translation App

Before downloading, ask yourself why you need a translators app. Is it for travelling? Vocabulary? Learning Pronunciation?

Remember translating word for word is never a good way to become fluent in your target language. So choose how to use your translation app wisely. It is important you use them as side tools to help facilitate your language learning process.

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